Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Forum Regular
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Posts
    46

    Can we drive High end speakers with Low end AMp

    I have Yamaha HTR 5150 bought almost 6 years ago with energy take 5 speakers. I am planning to upgrade my speakers to either to paradigm studio or monitor series.

    I see all the paradigm speakers drive with 8 ohm impedence and my receiver can also handle 8 ohm impedence speakers. Is that the only criteria we need to consider while matching the speakers and A/v Receivers let me know.

    I am not an audiophile. I dont intend to be.

    My question for you guys is can we just go upgrading speakers without upgrading the receivers. Are there any problems. If so what are the problems.

    Thanks

  2. #2
    Suspended
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    St. Louis, MO, USA
    Posts
    10,176
    In your scenario the main thing I'd look at is efficiency of the speakers, SPL. The Paradigm's I've seen are 90dB or higher which would make them a pretty good match for a receiver. Another consideration is how much benefit will you get from a high end speaker, at some point the performance will be negligible compared to the money spent. There's only so much a receiver will do and going too high would be a waste. I would think your Yamaha would be a good match with an efficient series of Paradigm.

  3. #3
    Phila combat zone JoeE SP9's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Philadelphia, PA
    Posts
    2,710
    The simple answer is yes. As long as the receiver has enough power for the speakers there is no problem. Paradigm speakers high end? I don't think so. Others may disagree. This is not to say they are bad speakers. They are generally not considered part of the high end.
    ARC SP9 MKIII, VPI HW19, Rega RB300
    Marcof PPA1, Shure, Sumiko, Ortofon carts, Yamaha DVD-S1800
    Behringer UCA222, Emotiva XDA-2, HiFimeDIY
    Accuphase T101, Teac V-7010, Nak ZX-7. LX-5, Behringer DSP1124P
    Front: Magnepan 1.7, DBX 223SX, 2 modified Dynaco MK3's, 2, 12" DIY TL subs (Pass El-Pipe-O) 2 bridged Crown XLS-402
    Rear/HT: Emotiva UMC200, Acoustat Model 1/SPW-1, Behringer CX2310, 2 Adcom GFA-545

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •